Winston3 Chiquita Winston Douglas Capps English 102 I01 22nd November 2014 Polonius Introduction This paper focuses on the character Polonius, where it delves further into his behavioral traits as depicted in the story. Act 1 scene iii and Act 2 scene ii are the main texts being used in the paper’s discussion, where the chosen character interacts with his children and the royalty respectively. The provided discussions in the paper build up in showing just how Polonius character led to his very own death, with specific negative traits of his being shed light on. See my model essay in the Content section to see what elements you need in your intro. Act 1 scene iii With Laertes In the talk between Polonius and his son before his son’s journey, it is seen that Polonius chooses to first speak to his son because of his different attitude in regards to the the two children and I will show that he indeed preferred his son over his daughter. Polonius says “And you are stay’d for. There; my blessing with thee!” (citation?). Floating Quote Polonius implies that his son-unlike his daughter, is a great blessing to him. He clearly has a different attitude towards his two children and openly shows his affection for one and criticism of the other. This paragraph doesn’t really reveal a character flaw. Still in his speech to his son before he set off for Paris, Polonius appears to be full of advices that he himself does not appreciate, and I will show that he is hypocritical, two-faced and has double standards. Topic and purpose--good He tells his "This above all: to thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man." (citation?). He wants his son to practices such morals and loyalty, when he himself does not. where’s your evidence that he doesn’t You can’t just say he doesn’t practice morals. This clearly shows that he is hypocritical, as he preaches water and drinks wine. With Ophelia Polonius proceeds to inquire from his daughter what Laertes had told her, as he is keen to know what about his daughter’s endeavors and I will show that he was criticizing towards his daughter. What's the purpose of this par? What will it reveal? After Ophelia tells him of her talk with Laertes, Polonius adds onto it and says; Affection? pooh! you speak like a green girl.” Polonius essentially equates her daughter to an unripe fruit that is not yet ready; also depicting that he did not consider her daughter to know as much as he did. This shows Polonius’ patronizing nature as he belittles his daughter in terms of intelligence.  While speaking to Ophelia about her relationship with Hamlet, we see Ophelia being submissive to his father’s orders and advices however harsh, and I will show that Polonius had a leash on his daughter. He says to her- “As to give words or talk with the Lord Hamlet. Look to‘t, I charge you. Come your ways.” He is suggests that he indeed in control of her daughter as well as her relatio.

1. Winston3
Chiquita Winston
Douglas Capps
English 102 I01
22nd November 2014
Polonius
Introduction
This paper focuses on the character Polonius, where it
delves further into his behavioral traits as depicted in the story.
Act 1 scene iii and Act 2 scene ii are the main texts being used
in the paper’s discussion, where the chosen character interacts
with his children and the royalty respectively. The provided
discussions in the paper build up in showing just how Polonius
character led to his very own death, with specific negative traits
of his being shed light on. See my model essay in the Content
section to see what elements you need in your intro.
Act 1 scene iii
With Laertes
In the talk between Polonius and his son before his son’s
journey, it is seen that Polonius chooses to first speak to his son
because of his different attitude in regards to the the two
children and I will show that he indeed preferred his son over
his daughter. Polonius says “And you are stay’d for. There; my
blessing with thee!” (citation?). Floating Quote Polonius
implies that his son-unlike his daughter, is a great blessing to
him. He clearly has a different attitude towards his two children
and openly shows his affection for one and criticism of the
other. This paragraph doesn’t really reveal a character flaw.
Still in his speech to his son before he set off for Paris,
Polonius appears to be full of advices that he himself does not
appreciate, and I will show that he is hypocritical, two-faced
and has double standards. Topic and purpose--good He tells his
"This above all: to thine own self be true, and it must follow, as

2. the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man."
(citation?). He wants his son to practices such morals and
loyalty, when he himself does not. where’s your evidence that
he doesn’t You can’t just say he doesn’t practice morals. This
clearly shows that he is hypocritical, as he preaches water and
drinks wine.
With Ophelia
Polonius proceeds to inquire from his daughter what
Laertes had told her, as he is keen to know what about his
daughter’s endeavors and I will show that he was criticizing
towards his daughter. What's the purpose of this par? What will
it reveal? After Ophelia tells him of her talk with Laertes,
Polonius adds onto it and says; Affection? pooh! you speak like
a green girl.” Polonius essentially equates her daughter to an
unripe fruit that is not yet ready; also depicting that he did not
consider her daughter to know as much as he did. This shows
Polonius’ patronizing nature as he belittles his daughter in
terms of intelligence.
While speaking to Ophelia about her relationship with Hamlet,
we see Ophelia being submissive to his father’s orders and
advices however harsh, and I will show that Polonius had a
leash on his daughter. He says to her- “As to give words or talk
with the Lord Hamlet. Look to‘t, I charge you. Come your
ways.” He is suggests that he indeed in control of her daughter
as well as her relationships, and she cannot do contrary to his
demands which are to be obeyed to the letter. He therefore
comes across as dictatorial, demanding and controlling.
Act 2 scene ii
With King and Queen
While talking to the king and queen in a room within the
castle, we see that Polonius is quick to pledge his allegiance to
the winning and advantageous side, and I will show that he is a
cunning schemer with no real loyalty. He tells the two that- "I
assure my good liege, I hold my duty as I hold my soul, both to
God and to my gracious king..." This suggests that he has put
aside his initial loyalty to the former king and is ready to work

3. with the new persons in the throne. His loyalty to the previous
king is partial, as he proceeds to pledge loyalty to Claudius. He
is a disloyal person with no true loyalty. Others have made this
argument and it doesn’t sit well with me. It’s his job to be the
king’s aid. Is he not supposed to be loyal to the new king?
In explanation of why Hamlet could be mad, it is seen that
Polonius uses a lot of unnecessary literary skill in describing
giving very little substantial information, and I will show that
he has verbose tendencies while using over-elaborate and
irritating language. He asserts to the queen- “Madam, I swear I
use no art at all". He is implying his innocence in regards to
such unnecessary literary skills despite the queen’s
understanding. His verbose nature is irritating. This paragraph
is weak. Can’t you come up with a more negative character
trait?
Conclusion
Looking back at the discussed traits of Polonius as
depicted in the narrative, it can indeed be inferred that his
deceitful ways, lack of integrity and sincerity largely
contributed to his eventual demise (Courtney, p.2). Incorrect.
Quote your sources. This is a point that must however be
proven by linking different events that contributed to his death.
First was dictatorial and patronizing nature over her daughter;
denying her freedom to love who she chose. Second was his
shrewd and scheming ways that got him indulging in other
people’s issues and his lack of loyalty as the third factor; where
he accepted to side with and serve with a person who killed the
master to whom he had previously sworn allegiance.
Work Cited
Courtney, Krystyna. “Shakespeare in Poland: selected
Issues” Internet Shakespeare Editions, University of Victoria,
2003, p. 2. Medium? Italics for major works. Is this a
book? If so, it’s missing the publisher.
Hibbard. G. R (ed), Hamlet, Oxford University Press, 1998,
p.69-75

4. George Russell. "Notes on Hamlet." In Shakspeareana
Genealogica. London: Macmillan & Co., 1869. pp. 299-310.
Not quoted—not sources.
Shakespeare?
All your quotes from the play lack citations. The longer quotes
lack slashes where lines end.
Don’t refer to yourself by saying things like “I will show.”
Notice how the sentences read fine when I cross out those
phrases?
Your paragraphs could use more depth. You tend to have one
quote per paragraph.